Why did my car go to the red zone last night?
Why did my car go to the red zone last night?
While driving last night, the temperature gauge went to 3/4’s and sometimes stayed in the red zone. Unlike the first time it overheated, there was no smoke coming from the engine. With a new thermostat housing, what could have caused the gauge to go to the red zone? Is it safe to drive the car 15 miles to the dealer?
Can You Drive in the red zone for 15 miles?
You can not drive “in the red zone” for very long, certainly not 15 miles. More info is always helpful. The dealer replaced the thermostat housing but did they replace the thermostat also? They should have. The car overheated 2 months ago and how long was the car operated while overheating at that time?
Why does the temperature gauge rise after I start the car?
If the temperature gauge rises at a normal rate over a period of 2-3 minutes after you start the car, it is highly unlikely that it is a gauge error. Feel the top hose.
What causes the temperature gauge to spike up?
Temperature gauge spikes up after driving for about 5–10 minutes, then returns just as quick to normal. Happening more lately wheezing traffic causing engine to sound likes it’s working harder to accelerate and temp fluculates My car has 100500 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.
When does the temperature gauge go back to normal?
Q: Temperature gauge spikes up after driving for about 5–10 minutes, then returns just as quick to normal. Temperature gauge spikes up after driving for about 5–10 minutes, then returns just as quick to normal.
While driving last night, the temperature gauge went to 3/4’s and sometimes stayed in the red zone. Unlike the first time it overheated, there was no smoke coming from the engine. With a new thermostat housing, what could have caused the gauge to go to the red zone? Is it safe to drive the car 15 miles to the dealer?
You can not drive “in the red zone” for very long, certainly not 15 miles. More info is always helpful. The dealer replaced the thermostat housing but did they replace the thermostat also? They should have. The car overheated 2 months ago and how long was the car operated while overheating at that time?
How many miles can you drive with fuel warning light on?
Compare the Market calculated that it can go for a staggering 75 miles with the fuel warning light glowing. Volvo’s V40 hatchback and Ford’s Mondeo family car can also – just – exceed 70 miles before they conk out.
If the temperature gauge rises at a normal rate over a period of 2-3 minutes after you start the car, it is highly unlikely that it is a gauge error. Feel the top hose.
When to check the coolant level in the radiator?
When cool, first, I would check the coolant level in the RADIATOR, not just the overflow tank. You can not drive “in the red zone” for very long, certainly not 15 miles. More info is always helpful. The dealer replaced the thermostat housing but did they replace the thermostat also? They should have.
